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GJ53 WKR

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,014 mi
Last recorded101,014 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 WKR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 101,014 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,125 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 101,014 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2014 82,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 May 2014 27,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 81,886 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2013 81,871 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 77,441 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 77,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,293 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 66,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2009 61,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,428 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 6 Nov 2007 56,756 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 46,459 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
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GJ53 WKR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 50,370 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ53 WKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ53 WKR registered?

GJ53 WKR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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